Stewart Conservation Camp

Stewart Conservation Camp is a minimum-security state prison for male inmates that is located in Carson City, Nevada. It has the capacity to house 360 inmates.

The Stewart Conservation Camp (SCC) is located adjacent to the Northern Nevada Correctional Center, and it originally opened in 1978. In 1995, a new SCC was constructed to replace the and more than double the size of the original camp. SCC houses minimum custody and community trustee inmates in five dormitory type units.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

All visits for inmates at Stewart Conservation Camp take place at Northern Nevada Correctional Center.

Visiting hours at the Stewart Conservation Camp are on Sundays between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. All SCC population visitors must sign in prior to 8 a.m. for morning visits and noon for afternoon visits.

Stewart Conservation Camp inmates will be escorted to NNCC by 8:30 a.m. (morning) and 1 p.m. (afternoon). SCC visitors may visit on Sundays only, no exceptions.

Call (775) 887-9297 Extension 223 and ask for Visiting if you have any questions.

General Rules

You must get approval from the Nevada Department of Corrections before visiting your inmate. All visitors are subject to search when you arrive at the facility, and you must present a photo ID before you are allowed to enter. A maximum of four approved visitors, per inmate, is allowed per visiting session (including children). 

Dress Code

The dress code at Stewart Conservation Camp is strictly enforced. Visitors are not allowed to wear clothing similar to inmate issue attire (i.e., blue denim shirts and/or pants). It is a requirement to wear sensible, conservative attire as interpreted by the Visitation Officer or Supervisor.  Ladies must wear undergarments (bras, panties, slip, etc.) at all times. 

The following is a list of clothing items that CANNOT be worn or brought into the facility. 

Tops:  

• Plain white T-shirts  
• Sleeveless tops or dresses  (sleeves must extend at least two inches over the shoulder)
• Midriff shirts, must cover the beltline  
• Low-cut tops or dresses  
• Plunging necklines in the back or front of any garment  
• Tops with a zipper the total length of the garment
• Hooded jackets, shirts, or sweaters

Bottoms:  

• Culottes or shorts
• Leggings, jeggings, or spandex type clothing (allowances may be made for pregnant women)  
• Extreme baggy pants, male or female, as determined by visiting staff
• Sweat pants, jogging pants, or track pants (Velour pants are allowed)
• Skirts, dresses, and Capri pants are allowed, but they must cover the entire knee while sitting and standing, be Mid-calf in length, or four inches below the knee. 
• Floor length skirts or dresses  
• Wrap around skirts or dresses  
• Stretchy or tight-fitting skirts or dresses of any fabric  
• Slits longer than three inches in skirts or dresses  
• Skirts, dresses, or pants with buttons or zippers the total length of the garment  

Footwear:

• No bare feet (other than infants 0-12 months)  
• All shoes/sandals must have a back or heel strap to secure the shoe/sandal to the foot 
• No shoes with heels more than two inches high
• No boots higher than mid-calf

Miscellaneous:

• No see-through clothing
• Must not be able to see under garments
• No clothing depicting any athletic sports team or activity
• No gloves or scarves
• No nursing or medical uniforms/scrubs
• No tight fitting clothing
• No hats, headbands, scarves, or bandanas 
• Wigs, toupees, and hairpieces are allowed but are subject to search
• Jewelry allowed: One ring per hand, one set of earrings, one watch, and one necklace of religious nature (medical bracelets are allowed)

Items Allowed In The Visiting Room

The only items you are allowed to bring into the visiting room are a photo ID, a maximum of $40 in quarters or dollar coins (in a clear bag), medical equipment (wheel chairs, canes, walkers), and oxygen items.

The following baby items are allowed if you bring an infant, and they must be in a clear bag:

• Diapers  
• One change of clothing for the infant  
• Formula (not dry, MUST be mixed)
• Bottles  
• Wipes  
• Clearly marked baby food in a sealed container 

How to Call an Inmate

How to Send Money

You have three options when it comes to sending money to an inmate at Stewart Conservation Camp. You can send money by snail mail with a Lockbox Deposit Coupon (cashier's check or money order), online with a credit or debit card at the Access Corrections website, or by calling Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884.

Coupons for mail-in lockbox deposits must be either printed or obtained from the inmate. The inmate is responsible for sending coupons to persons wishing to send the inmate money.

Please make sure the money order is payable to “ACCESS SECURE DEPOSITS” and mail the deposit slip and money order to:

Secure Deposits - Nevada DOC
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Be aware that mailing a money order is an extremely slow process. Because of increased counterfeit activity, funds from ALL money orders and cashier's checks received directly by the Nevada Department of Corrections will not be available to the inmate until fourteen calendar days after receipt. 

If you use the Access Corrections website or phone number, the money will get to the inmate’s account much faster.

Programs For Inmates

The majority of the inmates at SCC work for the Nevada Division of Forestry and are assigned to twelve-man fire crews. Inmates also work for Silver State Industries, which runs the ranch, dairy and the Wild Horse Training Program. 

Some of the inmates are classified as community trustees who provide support services for several state agencies in Carson City, Nevada. Inmates at SCC can prepare for the General Education Development (GED) test. In addition, several self-help, and treatment programs are conducted by medical and mental health staff in the evenings.

Under the supervision of Silver State Industries, the ranch operates a commercial dairy, grows alfalfa, breeds and raises cattle and cares for horses in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management. The Wild Horse Program involves inmates training horses for adoption by the public.

Other programs include:

• Getting it Right
• Forklift Operating Training
• ServeSafe
• ServeSafe Manager
• Firefighting Basic Training

Pictures of Stewart Conservation Camp

Careers at Stewart Conservation Camp

If you are interested in a career with the Nevada Department of Corrections and would like to work at the Stewart Conservation Camp, you can find out more information by clicking here.